Lin Yu (who had killed royal nobles): I only killed a duke's son. Don't worry

Having climbed his way up from the bottom of the City That Never Sleeps to become the President of Truth Company, President Paris is clearly a shrewd and capable man.

Or rather... those who hold high positions in the Three Great Corporations may not be strong in combat, not highly skilled in Alchemy, and may not even be particularly good at business and marketing, but they are certainly very good at assessing situations and making judgments.

At this moment, after learning of Lin Yu's purpose, President Paris naturally lowered his stance and made all the necessary gestures.

"If you truly represent the will of 'that person'... in this current situation, what should I do? Please enlighten me."

As Paris spoke, she took out a glass bottle of orange juice from under the table. The packaging looked particularly exquisite, like a special edition. She then came to Lin Yu and poured the drink into his glass.

Lin Yu picked up the glass and took a sip. This Orange Water was indeed different from those mass-produced orange drinks. It was almost as good as the extracted Orange Water that Paris had served to his guests when he first met Paris.

It has a light flavor with a delicate orange aroma. It's neither astringent nor irritating on the palate, and leaves a slightly sweet aftertaste in the mouth after swallowing.

"Offering guidance? That's too much of a stretch. While I may say I'm here on behalf of 'that person,' I'm not 'that person' after all, and I can't possibly offer guidance to President Paris —after all, you rose to this position through your own hard work and have held it steadily for over a decade."

Lin Yu spoke slowly and deliberately, putting down his drink.

President Paris laughed and said, "What are you saying? I've already fallen to this point, I might just die a violent death in the street next month... What's the point of being President?"

"I may have managed to use my little tricks to fool the lower-class citizens of both the outer and inner cities over the years, but in front of someone as truly 'wise' as you, someone who has been directly valued by that person as a special envoy, I am utterly insignificant."

Lin Yu looked at Paris and tapped on the table.

"Really... I don't think you truly believe that, President Paris."

"You still seem to think you can fool me."

Lin Yu spoke calmly, and President Paris's expression changed slightly, but he still maintained a forced smile.

"What you're saying... Oh dear, sir, I don't quite understand. Have you misunderstood something?"

"Is that so, President Paris? You mean you insist you haven't hidden anything from me?" Lin Yu looked at President Paris with a half-smile. "From the moment Supervisor Arthur and I entered this room until now... everything you've said has been the absolute truth, without the slightest concealment, is that right?"

"And the way you acted didn't contain a single element of 'acting'... Are you sure you want to continue sticking to this viewpoint?"

President Paris looked at Lin Yu, cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

He pulled an orange handkerchief from his pocket, wiped the sweat from his brow, and a conflicted look appeared on his face.

Finally, Paris spoke with a sense of relief.

"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you... You truly deserve to be the person sent by that esteemed sir... There's a reason why someone your age can earn the esteemed sir's favor."

"I did exaggerate... How should I put it? Although hiding in this Beverage Factory was indeed making me a bit depressed, when I heard the news of 'Supervisor Arthur's' visit, I did exaggerate my state a little, making myself appear particularly dejected and desperate."

"After all, at that time I didn't know that Supervisor Arthur was actually here to bring you. I only thought he was here on behalf of Nightless Sky Huo Le City... So, I somewhat wanted to show Lord Nightless Sky Huo Le my 'miserable state'," President Paris scratched his head and laughed, "After all... Lord Huo Le hasn't made a move. Although I know that he can't really give up on me, I'm still a little unsure."

"Furthermore, I hope that Your Lord Huo Le will take this impeachment against me seriously and not treat it as just an ordinary crisis, so it is inevitable that I will have to appear somewhat pitiful."

Stiller, who was still playing the role of Supervisor Arthur, couldn't help but speak up, "Damn it, I knew you old fox wouldn't be driven to such a desperate situation by an impeachment, forced to hide in the Outer City in despair."

"On the contrary... if he were truly in Desperate Plight, he wouldn't be so 'despondent'," Lin Yu said calmly, looking at Paris. "If you were truly 'desperate,' President Paris... you wouldn't be in this 'despondent' state, would you?"

"People like you, who climb up from the bottom step by step, are more likely to show their grit and desperateness when they are truly at their wits' end."

"While some people may become complacent and dull after reaching a high position... you are not that kind of person."

Paris laughed, "You two know me very well... no wonder my disguise didn't work."

Lin Yu looked at Paris and said, "So, let me hear your own plans first—if I hadn't come today, how did you intend to handle this crisis on your own, President Paris?"

Paris hesitated upon hearing Lin Yu's words. "It's nothing more than a delaying tactic... just stall until the Nightless Sky Huo Le Pavilion comes down to protect me."

"Although I don't know what problem you've encountered that has kept you from contacting me, it's probably because the person who plotted against me couldn't possibly have ignored your Lord Huo Le. They've likely created some obstacles that prevent her from extricating herself for the time being."

"Therefore, it's impossible for Lord Huo Le to truly abandon me—I just need to hold on until Lord Huo Le uses his power to protect me, and all problems will be solved."

Upon hearing Paris's words, Lin Yu looked at Stiller and smiled.

"Look, this old fox doesn't trust either of us, Supervisor Arthur... It seems you're not exactly one of his staunch 'one of his own' in his eyes."

"Although he was very respectful to me verbally, he didn't actually believe I was the one sent by him based on just a few words."

"He still hasn't fully revealed his 'backup plan'."

Lin Yu's indirect words reached the ears of President Paris, who, being a shrewd man, naturally understood what Lin Yu was trying to say.

"I apologize, Your Excellency... I am in a very special period and have to be cautious."

Lin Yu shook his head.

"It's alright. I'd be a little disappointed if you believed me after just a few words... But it's okay, I've naturally prepared ways to prove my identity."

As Lin Yu spoke, he gently raised his hand.

Arthur.

Upon hearing this, Stiller drew a long sword from behind him and placed it in Lin Yu's hand.

The blade, gleaming with a bluish-green light, was cold and sharp, yet it unusually exuded a sense of "vibrant life" that was the complete opposite of "desolate."

President Paris stared at the long sword, his Prosthetic Eye emitting a sharp alarm, and even the automatic shield inside his body activated.

He immediately looked towards the door and shouted, "Don't come in! I'm fine—it was a false alarm! Safety Code 5672329, I'm absolutely safe now!"

Paris shooed away the security team members who were about to break down the door at any moment, then stared again at the long knife in Lin Yu's hand.

"How did this thing end up in your hands...?"

"Wait a minute, is the 'that person' you're talking about the same 'that person' I'm talking about...? Or are you referring to someone from a different company?"

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow. "The fact that you asked that shows you have good taste, recognizing its origin right away... However, I was indeed referring to the original family."

"If you pay closer attention, you'll be able to feel it."

As Lin Yu spoke, Paris stepped forward, his fingers gently tracing the blade of the long sword.

Subsequently, Paris truly understood Lin Yu's meaning and sensed a delicate alchemical structure within the longsword that contained most of its Life Force.

"No mistake... This is indeed unique, the work of that person," Paris murmured, then looked at Lin Yu, "But... why isn't this thing in the Autumn Family's possession, but in your hands?"

Lin Yu said casually, "This thing was originally obtained by me for that person... Otherwise, why do you think that person would trust me?"

Paris was filled with awe.

"I see..."

Lin Yu continued, "So, although this impeachment is troublesome, your little problem... is really not a big deal."

"That person has always been bold in her actions... You've worked at Truth Company for so many years, you should know what kind of person she was in the early days—her recent quietness isn't because she's gotten older and more restrained or become benevolent, but because... her designs have become increasingly sophisticated—so sophisticated that even you, the President, can't understand some of them."

Lin Yu tossed the sword back to Stiller, and [White Bone Flowing Light] sheathed the sword.

"Whoosh--!"

With the sound of the sword being sheathed, Lin Yu picked up the Orange Water on the table again and drank it all in one gulp.

"Killing a Duke's son was nothing... I worked for that guy, and once I even killed several legitimate Duke and Chosen of God from Royal Nobles, and he's still sitting here perfectly fine, isn't he?"

"Oh, you should know about this too—after all, you were there, President Paris... although you were apparently stabbed and seriously injured in the chaos."

As Lin Yu spoke, Paris's expression Cataclysm as he realized what was happening.

"Your Excellency... are you the one who killed so many Noble and high-ranking officials, and even assassinated Arter Mercury, at the 'Lord Nightless Sky Fire Apricot's' birthday party that day?!"

Lin Yu nodded. "Yes, that's why... that person trusts me."

Even President Paris, who had seen his share of storms, couldn't help but tremble slightly at this moment.

"You're actually one of the Family Head's people? Was that arranged by the Family Head that day?"

Lin Yu looked at Paris, grinned, and gave her a gentle smile.

"First of all, I didn't say it was the Family Head, President. You should be careful with your words."

"Secondly... don't tell me you didn't suspect 'that person'."